Chapter 6, Annex J COMPETITIVE ACTIVITIES – LUNAR LAUNCH

COMPETITIVE ACTIVITIES – LUNAR LAUNCH

LUNAR LAUNCH

Objective: To provide cadets the opportunity to compete within the squadron.

Scoring: The average distance from the earth to the moon is 384 400 km. All targets from marksmanship activities conducted during marksmanship training will be added together to calculate a distance from earth and achieve a position on the space shuttle crew. The four scoring levels/positions must meet the following standards:

1.

Mission Commander: A score of 100 plus: 384 400 km from earth, lunar landing!

2.

Mission Specialist: A score of 75 to 99: 288 300 km from earth.

3.

Chief Engineer: A score of 50 to 74: 192 200 km from earth.

4.

Science Officer: A score of 25 to 49: 96 100 km from earth, lunar launch!

Equipment Required:

Mandatory: Scores for all targets used in marksmanship activities during the training year.

Activity Instructions:

1.

Add the scores from the targets used by each cadet during the training year.

2.

Use the scoring method described above to assign the cadets levels/positions on the space shuttle crew.

Note:
1.

A record must be kept of each cadet’s scores from all marksmanship activities.

2.

This activity may be conducted over multiple training years.

3.

The certificate found at Annex J may be awarded to cadets who achieve levels/positions in this activity.

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